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Louis Braille Turns 200!  National Braille Press has been busy planning a virtual birthday party in anticipation of Louis Braille's bicentennial this January 4th.  Spread the word about a genius inventor! For more information go to the new website at www.LouisBrailleBicentennial.com

VisionAWARE provides practical self-help information and links to a wide range of helpful resources for adults with vision loss, their family members, and those who work with them. http://www.visionaware.org

Vision Resource Website: It is a collaboration between SeeAbility and RNIB and operates across the UK. http://www.lookupinfo.org/



"All Children have Different Eyes" is a story empowering children with visual impairments, to take on the social challenges of daily life, such as how to deal with bullies, explain their condition confidently, enter play groups, and handle mistakes responsibly. Activities in the book also help parents and teachers reinforce these skills. www.lowvisionkids.com

 Preschool Printables have nice simple pictures to make stories, games, etc., to adapt in Braille: www.preschoolprintables.com

Newsletter Resource: Disability Issues is a joint publication of the Medicaid and Comprehensive Employment Opportunities Infrastructure Grant.  It is a free newsletter. For more information go to www.masschec.org.  The Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library provides alternative formats of the newsletter, contact them at 1-800-852-3133. 

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